Jodhpur City Guide
Balsamand Palace is one of the enticing monuments that is worth exploring. Travel to Balasamand Palace which reflects the beauty of the bygone era
About Jodhpur
Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha. Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan after Jaipur. The world famous Mehrangarh fort dominates the skyline. From its ramparts, one can see where the old city ends and the new one begins. It is fascinating wandering around the old parts of the city, browsing through the antique shops or experiencing the ambience of this chaotic, bustling, sun-struck city of red sand stone.
Location
Located 5 km north of the city of Jodphur, an outstanding location and the site of the Bal Samand Palace, a fine specimen of Rajput architecture in red sandstone, surrounded by a wide expanse of lush green gardens
About Balsamand Palace
This placid artificial lake has a summer palace on its embankment. The palace was built in 1159 A.D. by "Balak Rao Parihar".it is popular picnic spot with cool breeze wearing through the lash grove of mango, guava, papaya and other fruits.
Now, A Heritage hotel
Furthermore, a recent renovation converted the palace into a hotel providing superb accommodations, impeccable service and a wide variety of facilities such as a currency exchange converter, free parking for guests, medical services, shuttle service for touring the city room service, jogging tracks and laundry facilities available to its guests.
The rooms are very much like the ones that were used by the Thakurs of Alsisar. Antique furniture and mediaeval Rajasthani style-fabrics charmingly enhance the Rajasthani experience. An assortment of 36 air-conditioned rooms that have individual temperature controls and attached tub-baths with running hot and cold water round the clock.
Category : Heritage Hotel
Managed By : Ajit Group of Hotels
Rooms : 35 Air Conditioned Rooms & Suites
Access : Domestic Airport Jodhpur-12 kms, Railway Station: 10 kms, Bus Depot: 10 kms, City Center: 5 kms
Amenities : Travel Desk, Room Service, Conference Facilities, Laundry, Car Parking, Doctor on call, Cable TV, Multi Cuisine Restaurant, Bar, Indoor Recreation, Gym/Health Club, Jacuzzi/Steam/Sauna, Swimming Pool, Golf, Tennis, Cycling/Jogging Track, Horse Riding, Croquet, Safaris, Lake View, Lounge, Garden Restaurant, Horse Carriage Ride.